Brussels, Belgium, Sept 24, 2026 (AFP) - EU battle over how to define 'Made in Europe'

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2026-09-24
The European Union's push to boost strategic domestic industries has sparked a fierce fight over what "Made in Europe" should mean, with France leading the battle for a stricter definition. The EU executive unveiled a proposal in March to force companies in strategic sectors like cars and clean energy to buy European if they want public money. Brussels wants looser rules covering products made by some partners -- potentially including dozens of n......
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